Logo image
Back
Impacts of Male Intimate Partner Violence on Women: A Life Course Perspective
Journal article   Open access   Peer reviewed

Impacts of Male Intimate Partner Violence on Women: A Life Course Perspective

Nerilee Hing, Catherine O’Mullan, Lydia Mainey, Elaine Nuske, Helen Breen and Annabel Taylor
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol.18(8303), p.8303
01/08/2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18168303
PMID: 34444051
url
Impacts of Male Intimate Partner Violence on Women: A Life Course PerspectiveView
Published (Version of record)CC BY V4.0,  Open

Related links

Metrics

45 Record Views
29 Times Cited - Web of Science

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This output has contributed to the advancement of the following goals:

#3 Good Health and Well-Being
#5 Gender Equality
#16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Source: InCites

Abstract

domestic violence family violence gendered violence male partner violence trajectories violence against women
The nature and extent of the impacts of intimate partner violence (IPV) on victims are well documented, particularly male partner violence against women. However, less is known about how these impacts might change over time, including their legacy after women leave an abusive relationship and the lasting effects in their later lives. The purpose of this study was to examine women’s experiences of IPV at different stages over their life courses. Interviews with a cohort of 18 older women who had left an abusive relationship were analysed using thematic narrative analysis and the findings were presented according to trajectories, transitions, and turning points over their life courses. When in the relationship, the women experienced direct impacts on their physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing. During separation, many experienced continued abuse and housing, legal, and financial stress. Life after separation was marked by loneliness, trauma, financial insecurity, and damaged relationships. Some women reached a turning point in their recovery through helping others. Understanding these impacts can inform interventions during each stage. Crisis support is critical when women are in an abusive relationship and during the dangerous phase of separation. Interventions can also assist women’s longer-term wellbeing and help them recover through post-traumatic growth.

Details

Logo image